Some saddles are more pleasant than others in rainy days. I avoid glossy/shiny saddles (if I can), as water drops tend to adhere to their surface. Rougher finishes are better, the drops spread and evaporate faster.

I find the idea interesting too, it sure beats the plastic grocery bag, and a lot better than finding an advertisement for a rental car business attached to the frame. (Can't find the picture right now, it was for the Deutsche Bahn's carshare scheme. I felt rather insulted).

I've ever seen the orange covers in Sweden on internet. As for Japan, mama chari riders sometimes cover their seats but those covers are not colorful and cool. They are almost of supermarket bag.^^ Very practical.^^

Kilometres cycled by Copenhageners so far today

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40 years ago Copenhagen was just as car-clogged as anywhere else but now 41% of the population arriving at work or education do so on bicycles, from all over the Metro area. 55% of Copenhageners themselves use bicycles each day. They all use over 1000 km of bicycle lanes in Greater Copenhagen for their journeys. Copenhagenizing is possible anywhere.